Riviera Travel has just returned from its largest-ever fam trip, offering 30 top-performing travel agents the opportunity to experience the magic of Sri Lanka first-hand.
Hosted by Claire Hills, Alex Davies, and Belle Whitehurst of Riviera Travel, the 11-day educational journey was awarded to agents who were among the first to complete Riviera Explorer, the company’s new e-learning platform launched in October 2024 following a £350,000 investment.
The Riviera Travel mega fam trip to Sri Lanka was attended by representatives from various travel agencies, including:
- Mark Donaldson from Your Coop Travel Solihull
- Mandy Phillips from Miles Morgan Travel
- Isabella Whitehurst-Cully from Riviera Travel
- Karen Allan from Althams Travel Services - Accrington
- Isabella Chitty from Baldwins Travel Lewes
- Scott Harrison from Brunlea Travel
- Lucy Avery from Hays Travel Barnard Castle
- Kerry Lowe from Silver Travel Advisor
- Claire Hills from Riviera Travel
- Sian Elder from Fred Olsen Travel Eastbourne
- Alexander Davies from Riviera Travel
- Mark Ferrier from Barrhead Travel Clydebank
- Libby Poole from Once in a Lifetime Holidays
- Ruth Harper from Travel Counsellors
- Mary Barnes from Travel by Hannah
- Claire Wheeler from Barrhead Travel
- Glenn Michael Wright from Millington Travel Rugby
- Heidi Frith from InteleTravel
- Clare Masterson from Premier Travel Sudbury
- Mollie Robinson from Miles Morgan Travel
- Carol O’Neill from Not Just Travel
- Wendy Morrison from Unwind Away (a franchisee of Explorer Travel)
- Geraldine Sproston from Hays Travel (Personal Travel Consultant)
- Julie Bennett from Brilliant Travel
- Holly Underwood from Lincolnshire Co-op Travel Grantham
- Dan Hammond from GoCruise & Travel
- Hannah Blackmore from Cruise365/Bucket List Travel
- Darren Morrison from Travel Counsellors
- Jane Watson from Hays Travel Chester-le-Street
- Chloe Watts from Hays Travel – Gosport
- Lindsay Taylor from Hays Travel, Broadstone
Highlights of the trip included visits to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Golden Temple of Dambulla, the sacred city of Kandy, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, and the historic Galle Fort. Agents delved into the city’s offerings, such as the Temple of the Tooth and the Royal Botanical Gardens, while also enjoying some relaxation time on Sri Lanka’s lovely beaches.
Participants engaged in activities like a visit to the Elephant Transit Home and an exhilarating 4x4 safari in Yala National Park, famed for its diverse wildlife. Scenic drives unfolded the natural beauty of Sri Lanka, characterized by lush tea estates and vibrant rice paddies.
Throughout the tour, the experience emphasized the unique aspects of traveling with Riviera, culminating in valuable insights and lasting memories.
